Travis Schmidhauser is studying Applied Law at ZHAW while working in Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention at a German Bank, focused on cross-border clients. He began his career with an apprenticeship at UBS, later transitioning to roles as a client advisor for Swiss clients and a risk specialist for UHNWI Middle Eastern families with complex structures. Through these positions, he developed deep expertise navigating high-risk sectors, including energy, commodities, maritime, aviation, international logistics, and government contracting.

In addition to his corporate work, Travis is a committed advocate for social impact, collaborating with prominent NGOs including UNICEF, Pro Juventute, and Zurich Pride.

He joined foraus in 2026, where his research focuses on Swiss foreign policy through the lens of financial integrity, advocating for Switzerland to establish itself as a global leader against financial crime.